Space

by Nigel Nelson

Book Overview

Discusses the solar system, space travel, and why Earth is a special planet. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0750206055
• ISBN13: 9780750206051
• Release Date: October 1992
• Publisher: Hodder Wayland
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Very Nice Preschool Resource

With very nice illustrations and simple, yet not simplistic, text, this book is the perfect resource for preschoolers. The book covers space from Earth to our solar system and the universe to living in space or on other planets. It does a very nice job of explaining things like our atmosphere and why astronauts wear space suits. None of the topics are covered in-depth, but the book is a good starting point for further study for interested children. The illustrations are very child-friendly. Most are color drawings, but a few color photographs are included also. The drawing of our solar system isn't the best. Because of the way it presents the planets in various parts of their orbits it's hard to see the order of the planets. Although the planets don't line up nicely on their own, it does make it easier for young minds to comprehend that way. Also, there no attempt to make the orbits even close to scale. All the planets are evenly spaced. No mention is made of the asteroid belt between Mars and Jupiter. The book attempts to explain the effect of Earth's orbit and tilt on seasons. The description is not very clear for young minds. The book also includes a Table of Contents, Index, Glossary, Reading List and Places to Visit list of museums and other space-related spots.